Creekside Recreational Therapy Services and Family Support Services of the Crystal Coast are working together to provide SibShops.
SibShops are an opportunity for kids (ages 5-13) who have a brother or sister with Special Needs (any type & any age) to get together to meet other kids who share that experience, learn & have fun! Please Call Melissa Lewis with Creekside Recreational Therapy Services (252-349-0220) for FMI or to register!
We eat dinner, play games, do other fun activities and just have a great time while we learn that we're not the only ones who have family members with special needs. We usually meet on the 2nd Friday night of each month during the school year from September through June. Upcoming SibShops are scheduled for 10/10/2014, 11/14/2014, 12/12/2014, 1/9/2015, 2/13/2015, 3/13/2015, 4/17/2015 (tentatively - this is the 3rd Friday), 5/8/2015 & 6/5/2015 (this is the 1st Friday night).
We're looking forward to having fun with lots of brothers & sisters!!
If you're not able to attend, please share this information to someone who can!
More info about SibShops:
The goal of SibShops is to address the needs of siblings by allowing them to share, play and learn with other children through relevant, age-appropriate fun activities in a safe, nurturing environment. At a SibShop, brothers and sisters will:
**Meet other brothers and sisters of children with special needs
**Have fun
**Talk about their experiences with others who really know what it's like to have a sibling with a disability
**Make new friends
**Learn more about disabilities and the services that people with disabilities receive; and
**Have some more fun!!
Who sponsors SibShops? SibShops is a program of Creekside Recreational Therapy Services (Creekside RTS) and Family Support Services of the Crystal Coast (FSS) but if you know of an organization that would like to help fund this program please let us know!
Who facilitates SibShops? SibShops are run by Creekside RTS staff and volunteers.
What are SibShops? SibShops are a lively mixture of games, discussion, crafts and guest speakers. Participants should dress comfortably. We also provide dinner!
For more information, please go to www.creeksiderts.org and click on the SibShops tab on the left or contact Melissa Lewis.
Sounds great! How do I register? Please call Melissa Hunt Lewis (252-349-0220) or email her at melissa.lewis@creeksiderts.org for more details or to register.
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